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Paper, 'Cassette extraordinaire et admirable pour les mathematiques' [Extraordinary and admirable cassette for mathematics] by unknown author to Robert Moray

Reference number: CLP/1/28

Date: 17th century

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Text is about a 'cassette' that could be used in the solving of geometrical problems in the measurement of long distances, drawing of maps and topographies, the drawing of sun dials (gnomons), and perspective. Use of the cassette for the geometry given by the following problems which draw the foundations and the four propositions of six of the elements thus announced. Includes a diagram in the text.

Subject: Mathematics

Inscription on first page reads 'Pour Monsieur le Chevalier Moray' [for Mr Moray the Knight].

Reference number
CLP/1/28
Earliest possible date
17th century
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Ink on paper
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11 pages
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Manuscript

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Paper, 'Cassette extraordinaire et admirable pour les mathematiques' [Extraordinary and admirable cassette for mathematics] by unknown author to Robert Moray, 17th century, CLP/1/28, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_1_28/paper-cassette-extraordinaire-et-admirable-pour-les-mathematiques-extraordinary-and-admirable-cassette-for-mathematics-by-unknown-author-to-robert-moray, accessed on 18 June 2025

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